Christian Georg Schütz I (1718 - 1791)

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Christian Georg Schütz I

Christian Georg Schütz the Elder, born in 1718 in Flörsheim am Main and passing in 1791 in Frankfurt am Main, was a German painter whose etchings and landscapes left a timeless mark on the world of art. Schütz emerged as a master of capturing the natural beauty and architectural elegance of his homeland.

His works, which often depicted vibrant market scenes, serene river landscapes, and bucolic countryside views, reflect a deep understanding of light and atmosphere. Noteworthy pieces like "The Liebfrauenberg in Frankfurt" and "River Landscape with Barge" showcase his ability to blend human activity seamlessly with natural surroundings. His legacy continues to inspire, with 28 of his works proudly displayed at the Städel Museum, offering a window into the pastoral grace of 18th-century Germany.

For those drawn to the idyllic scenes of historical Europe, Schütz's paintings are a cultural treasure. His influence extended to his children and pupils, ensuring that the Schütz legacy of artistry would endure.

Explore Schütz's vision by visiting the Städel Museum, and stay informed about exhibitions and available works by signing up for our exclusive updates.

Date and place of birt:24 september 1718, Flörsheim am Main, Germany
Date and place of death:3 december 1791, Frankfurt, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Engraver, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Veduta, Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism
Technique:Engraving

Creators Germany

Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr (1900 - 1945)
Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr
1900 - 1945
Anton Hickel (1745 - 1798)
Anton Hickel
1745 - 1798
Carl Millner (1825 - 1895)
Carl Millner
1825 - 1895
Dieter Blum (1936)
Dieter Blum
1936
Fritz Halberg-Krauss (1874 - 1951)
Fritz Halberg-Krauss
1874 - 1951
Paul Alfred Schroeter (Schröter) (1866 - 1946)
Paul Alfred Schroeter (Schröter)
1866 - 1946
Wolf Hoffmann (1989 - 1979)
Wolf Hoffmann
1989 - 1979
Friedrich Schröder-Sonnenstern (1892 - 1982)
Friedrich Schröder-Sonnenstern
1892 - 1982
Gerhard Marcks (1889 - 1981)
Gerhard Marcks
1889 - 1981
Hans Reichel (1892 - 1958)
Hans Reichel
1892 - 1958
Albert Hennig (1907 - 1998)
Albert Hennig
1907 - 1998
Philip Mercier (1691 - 1760)
Philip Mercier
1691 - 1760
Adolf von Donndorf (1835 - 1916)
Adolf von Donndorf
1835 - 1916
Hans Unger (1872 - 1936)
Hans Unger
1872 - 1936
Fritz von Wille (1860 - 1941)
Fritz von Wille
1860 - 1941
Johann Velten (1807 - 1883)
Johann Velten
1807 - 1883

Creators Romanticism

Francesco Filippini (1853 - 1895)
Francesco Filippini
1853 - 1895
Armand de Pasmond (XIX century - XIX century)
Armand de Pasmond
XIX century - XIX century
Ludwig Correggio (1846 - 1930)
Ludwig Correggio
1846 - 1930
Alfred Edward East (1844 - 1913)
Alfred Edward East
1844 - 1913
Peter Christian Holm (1823 - 1885)
Peter Christian Holm
1823 - 1885
Hendrikus Johannes Knip (1819 - 1899)
Hendrikus Johannes Knip
1819 - 1899
Robert Ronald McIan (1803 - 1856)
Robert Ronald McIan
1803 - 1856
Wilhelm Riefstahl (1827 - 1888)
Wilhelm Riefstahl
1827 - 1888
Alexandre Dubuisson (1805 - 1870)
Alexandre Dubuisson
1805 - 1870
Julius Eduard Helfft (1818 - 1894)
Julius Eduard Helfft
1818 - 1894
Clara Oenicke (1818 - 1899)
Clara Oenicke
1818 - 1899
Friedrich Adolph Arnold (1831 - 1862)
Friedrich Adolph Arnold
1831 - 1862
Nicolai von Astudin (1847 - 1925)
Nicolai von Astudin
1847 - 1925
Egide Linnig (1821 - 1860)
Egide Linnig
1821 - 1860
Auguste Bachelin (1830 - 1890)
Auguste Bachelin
1830 - 1890
Carl Adolf Senff (1785 - 1863)
Carl Adolf Senff
1785 - 1863
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